Senior Legal Officer

Legal
Full Time
Intermediate (1-3 years)
Published on 01/10/2025
On Premises
Malta

Job Description

Overview

Join the Team at Lidion Bank!

At Lidion Bank, we blend traditional banking values with modern, innovative solutions. We are committed to providing comprehensive financial services across a variety of industries, with a particular focus on technology and digital advertising. 

The Senior Legal Officer will provide specialised legal support through the Bank’s Legal Department, with a particular focus on contract review, credit advisory, and litigation matters. Acting as a key member of the Legal team, the Senior Legal Officer will take ownership of reviewing and drafting legal agreements, advising on credit and security documentation, and supporting with litigation and court processes. The role requires sound legal judgment, strong communication skills, effective/ practical drafting skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a regulated financial services environment.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Review, draft, and negotiate contractual agreements and ancillary documentation, ensuring compliance with applicable laws (DORA, BRRD, GDPR, etc.) and the Bank’s legal standards.
  • Assist in compiling and maintaining the Bank’s Contracts Register (on JIRA) and Contracts Repository, ensuring up-to-date and accurate records.
  • Draft and periodically review template agreements, letters, and other documentation used by the Bank.
  • Provide timely legal advice to internal departments (e.g., Credit, IT, Risk, Compliance, HR, Products, Operations) on matters falling within their remit.
  • Draft and review internal policies & manuals relevant to the Legal Department.
  • Forward finalized documentation for CEO’s signature and ensure execution protocols are respected.
  • Review and advise on credit agreements, sanction letters, and related security documentation.
  • Support the Credit Department with providing advice, including regarding the structure of agreements, to align with the Bank’s requirements and protect its interests.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with external lawyers and notaries on credit-related matters, including maintaining and updating relevant internal registers.
  • Assist in maintaining manuals and guidance documents related to security collection and credit procedures in Malta and other EU jurisdictions.
  • Oversee litigation proceedings and attend court sittings to provide information on behalf of the Bank. 

Employee Centric Benefits at Lidion Bank

Lidion Bank's Employee-Centric Benefits Scheme provides a personalized annual package, encompassing gym memberships, parking, food plans, mobile expenses, various insurances, and travel. It also includes unique perks like hobby contributions, paid volunteer days, and pet care, all designed to offer meaningful benefits to every team member.

Work Flexibility

We believe that strong collaboration and team culture thrive through in-person interaction, and we remain an onsite-first organisation. At the same time, we recognise the importance of flexibility in today’s work environment.

Employees can request to work from home through our HR system , and such requests are generally supported where business needs allow. However, given the nature of our operations, onsite presence is required for key meetings, team activities, and other critical business needs. Flexibility is provided as a benefit, not as a fixed entitlement, and is balanced with the Bank’s commitment to maintaining a collaborative office-based culture.

Requirements
  • Strong legal drafting, research, and negotiation skills.

  • Ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements (e.g., DORA, BRRD, GDPR, Banking Act, Companies Act).

  • Excellent organisational and time-management skills with attention to detail.

  • Effective communication skills, able to explain legal concepts clearly to non-lawyers.

  • Proactive, reliable, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively.

  • High ethical standards, professional integrity, and confidentiality.

Education and Experience
  • Master of Laws (LL.M.) or equivalent degree, with a warrant to practice law in Malta (or in an EU Member State).

  • Minimum 2–3 years of post-qualification experience, ideally within banking, financial services, or a legal practice with exposure to banking, credit or litigation.

  • Demonstrated experience in contract drafting/review and regulatory interpretation.

  • Reliable and willing to take ownership of tasks/requests falling within their remit.

  • Familiarity with MFSA and ECB regulatory frameworks is considered an asset.

Languages
  • Maltese

  • English